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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.38, 924.72 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.38, 924.72 and 226.50 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.38 : 924.72 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.38/924.72 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.38x = 924.72 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.38x = 209,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,449.08/616.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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